Weekend Picks - April 1, 2010

Published: 2010.04.01 09:09 AM

Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events.

Whisky BusinessWhat: Enjoy a gourmet dinner paired with premium scotch. Tod Turner, Master of Whisky (a way cooler title than sommelier) will lead you through a meal that includes watermelon salad with Drambuie pomegranate dressing, kalua pig, smoked beef brisket, and a cigar to top it off. When: Tuesday, April 6, 7 p.m.Where: Formaggio Grill, 305 Hahani Street, KailuaDetails: $69 per guest, includes gratuity. Reservations necessary, space is limited. Call 808.263.2633.

-----SPONSORED LISTING-----Trash to TreasureWhat: Shop and see UH fashion design students compete to turn recycled trash (plastic bags, soda cans, newspaper and the like) into fabulous garments and accessories.When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon.Where: Ward Centre (near Borders)Details: Voting for the best design is open to the public, and each vote is automatically entered into a drawing to win 1 of 3 $100 Ward Center gift cards. Voting open through April 11. Voting forms available in the mall, next to Borders. Get all the details here.------------En GardeWhat: Get nine of the girls together and get to the Avant Garde Fashion Show, where tables of 10 get a free bottle of champagne and pupus. Jane Metcalf of JAM Design Concepts will show her Goodwill Hunting Collection and proceeds from auction sales of clothing and jewelry go to a future event sponsoring no-kill animal shelters. When: Tonight, 10 p.m. to midnight Where: Oceans 808 Nightclub, Restaurant Row.Details: No cover charge, free parking. To reserve a table of 10, call 808.382.4531 or click here.Vietnamese, PleaseWhat: Do you dream of being able to cook something like crispy shrimp and pork imperial rolls or braised short ribs with lemongrass? Learn how (then nibble) with acclaimed San Fran chef Charles Phan. When: Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Halekulani Hotel, Hau Terrace and Lanai, 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu.Details: For more info, call 808.545.1115.

You’re a StudWhat: Shop for a new pair of UGGs at their fall line launch and while you shop, have your new pair personalized with studs by an artist. When: Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Nordstrom, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Level 2Details: Call 808.953.9100 for more information.

I Like The Way You MovieWhat: Watch The Blind Side in the comfort of your coupe at Aloha Stadium’s second free drive-in movie night. When: Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. (movie begins at dusk)Where: Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., Aiea Details:Consessions are open, and space is limited. Directions and information here. Edit ModuleShow Tags